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Bolden

American

[bohl-duhn] / ˈboʊl dən /

noun

Charles Buddy, 1868?–1931, U.S. cornet player: early pioneer in jazz.

Bolden British

/ ˈbəʊldən /

noun

Buddy , real name Charles Bolden . 1868–1931, US Black jazz cornet player; a pioneer of the New Orleans style

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Providence rent is cheaper, plus Bolden wants to try to tap a Rhode Island subsidy program, Page said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

The president made the remarks in response to a call by visiting American preacher Rickey Allen Bolden, who urged leaders to pursue reconciliation.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Rob Bolden, a financial advisor and founder of Bolden Wealth Management, suggests over-communicating with your partner and not allowing outside voices to influence you to deviate from your original plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024

“There may have been a time when people knew a journalist because one lived on their block,” Bolden said.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

This Mr. Bolden was going to use this story for his own benefit, is that right?

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

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